"What do you say? The seventh... No, Your Majesty, he was surrounded by Pingyao? ”

King Ji's Mansion, hearing the news, King Ji Li Bao was shocked at first, and then suddenly overjoyed, and hurriedly asked.

"Is this true?"

"Your Royal Highness, it should be true, the palace began to spread the news, and when I heard the news, the queen fainted on the spot.

It is said that His Majesty was surrounded by Li Ke's 50,000 troops in Pingyao, and his life and death are unknown, and this was a few days ago. ”

Han Quanyu affirmed.

Don't look at Han Quanxue's reputation, but he is the adopted son of Han Wenyue, the former lieutenant of the Right Shence Army.

Han Wenyue was one of the core figures who supported Li Yu's succession, and Tian Lingzi's power was inferior to him at that time, and after Li Yu succeeded to the throne, he was named the Duke of Guo.

Although Han Wenyue has long since died, Li Ye has also purged the eunuchs in the palace, but most of the purges are related to Tian Lingzi and Yang Fugong, and most of Han Wenyue's adopted sons have escaped.

Relying on the aftermath of Han Wenyue, Han Quanyu also became a young eunuch in the Inner Servant Province, although he was not Li Ye's confidant, but he also had his own power in the palace.

Therefore, most of the news in the palace can't escape his ears, and it is not surprising to hear about it.

"This old seven, let him not go to the royal driving expedition, but go, now it's okay."

The content of these words seemed to be worried about Li Ye, but King Ji did not have a trace of grief on his face, but could not stop smiling.

"Your Highness, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Now that His Majesty is in trouble, the Emperor Taishang is terminally ill, and there can be no one in charge of the overall situation in the court, His Royal Highness is His Majesty's brother, and he should take the initiative to stand up. Han Quanyu persuaded King Ji without hesitation.

It can be said that the eunuchs who came from the era of Li Yi, especially the adopted sons of these powerful eunuchs, are used to the days when they held great power before.

And now His Majesty has greatly restricted the power of eunuchs, and abolished the so-called lieutenants of the Shence Army, privy envoys of the Privy Council, and other positions, which are no longer held by eunuchs.

As a result, the power of the eunuchs has shrunk dramatically, and some people feel that it doesn't matter, but some people are not satisfied with the status quo.

If Li Ye is here, whether it is King Ji or Han Quanxue, it is estimated that he will not dare to think crookedly. But now Li Ye's life and death are unknown, isn't it an opportunity to change the status quo?

"It's easy to say, but the guards on the left and right are there, and Li Zhen is holding the brocade guard, before the life and death of Lao Qi are determined, will they allow this king to stand up?"

King Ji and Han Quanzhu have been colluding together for a day or two, but they have been inquiring about some news through him before. After all, he is the prince, and he is also Li Ye's brother, which is inconvenient many times, and the news in the palace, these eunuchs are clear.

Moreover, King Ji did not have many soldiers and horses, just a few hundred personal soldiers.

Although Li Ye allowed the clan to take charge of the army and serve, he made strict restrictions on the strength of the prince's mansion, even if Li Bao was Li Ye's own brother, the huge Ji Wangfu was only a few hundred soldiers.

Although the guards of the left prison were taken away by Li Ye for thousands of people, the rest plus the guards of the right prison still have a lot of troops. These are finally Li Ye's army, not to mention the existence of a brocade guard.

Although Li Bao covets the throne, it doesn't mean that he is stupid, and his few catties and taels are still clear.

"Your Highness, don't worry, the old slave has some friendship with a few prison guards, as long as His Royal Highness is willing to make money and promises, the old slave is sure to pull them over.

The Jinyi Guards are just a group of officials responsible for arresting people, and they are not an army, so there is nothing to be afraid of. Han Quanzhi said lightly.

"It's not going to work."

"Of course. Therefore, it is best for His Highness to send someone to contact King Qin, he has an army of 20,000 in his hands, and if he has his support, His Highness will not have a chance. ”

"King Qin Li Sizhou? What if he had an idea for the throne? ”

Although Li Sizhou, the king of Qin, is a side branch, but after all, it is a clan, and the blood of the Li Tang royal family is flowing on his body, and he has soldiers, and King Ji is also worried that he will be busy for a long time, and in the end he will be cheaper.

"He can't, he is not His Majesty's brother, and it is too far to lose his blood, and His Highness is different. His Royal Highness is the elder brother of His Majesty today, and now that His Majesty is in trouble, it is natural to succeed to the throne. ”

King Ji chatted a lot with Han Quanxue, but now it is unknown whether the news is accurate, and he does not dare to tell him, nor does he dare to act easily.

His source of information is not limited to Han Quanyu's line, and it is necessary to verify this news from many sources.

"Someone, go and call Li Changshi over."

Li Changshi's name is Li Juchuan, from the Li family in Longxi, it is said that his ancestors have a little bit of contact with the royal family, and no one has verified whether it is true or false.

He was originally Wang Chongrong's secretary, and after Wang Chongrong's death, he entered the Ji Wangfu, and became the long history of the Ji Wangfu, and was also the advisor of the Ji Wang.

"Li Changshi, what do you think about this matter?" Li Bao asked anxiously.

Li Juchuan also just learned the news, and he was a little confused, or not sure whether this was true or not.

"Your Highness, the most important thing at the moment is to determine whether this matter is true or false. Therefore, His Highness can't be too anxious, you can observe the situation before making a decision, otherwise you may be afraid of being tricked or becoming a stepping stone for others. Li Juchuan groaned.

"Changshi thinks this thing is fake? But it's rumored in the palace and outside, and it doesn't look like it's fake. King Ji was a little dissatisfied, thinking that Li Juchuan was too cautious.

"Your Highness, be careful to sail the ship of ten thousand years. Xia Guan suggested that His Royal Highness could go to the palace to inquire about the news by himself or let the princess go to the palace to show his concern, after all, His Royal Highness is His Majesty's brother, if something happens to His Majesty, His Royal Highness will not react at all, wouldn't it arouse suspicion? ”

Li Bao nodded, "What Li Changshi said is reasonable, this king will go to the palace." ”

Li Juchuan hurriedly stopped, "Your Highness, don't worry. The relationship between His Highness and His Majesty is not very harmonious, and it is not appropriate for His Highness to go so early, so it is not too late to go again tomorrow. ”

Li Juchuan didn't expect this Ji King to be so anxious, he always felt that something was wrong with this matter, and the reaction in the palace was too calm.

However, he never thought that Li Ye, the emperor, would use himself as bait to play this big game of chess.

Therefore, he advised King Ji to be a little cautious, there is no harm. At this time, whoever jumps out first may become the target of everyone.

And if this thing is true, King Ji does not need to worry, and many ministers and generals will come to him at that time.

After all, there are only three of His Majesty's brothers today, and the body of the Emperor Taishang is simply waiting for death; It is no secret that King Mu is in poor health, and he is not suitable to be a king.

And King Ji is the elder brother of His Majesty today, and he is known as a virtuous person, and many ministers in the court have a good impression of him.

If His Majesty really has an accident, King Ji is undoubtedly the best candidate to inherit the throne.

So King Ji doesn't need to rush at all.

Of course, there is another problem, that is, His Majesty has an heir, but the queen has a prince, and she is also the eldest prince.

Li Yi, the king of Mu, is also a threat, not to mention that there is also a Qin king Li Sizhou who is stationed in Tongguan and has a heavy army.

Li Bao smiled awkwardly, knowing that he was a little anxious, "What Li Changshi said is that this king is a little anxious.

But if this thing is true, I don't know what this king should do? ”